Gazc 7,093 Posted April 23, 2019 52 minutes ago, Ben91 said: Not sure where Thomas is based, probably closer to Leicester than Glasgow. Wouldn’t be surprised if that was a factor. Correct. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD 1,307 Posted April 23, 2019 4 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Never nice when a rider is held back due to injury. I wasn't convinced by the signing based upon his previous form as he had a tendency to slide off a lot and really dislike riders who retire then return a few months later. Sounds like he is far below the level he was at previously and loyalties or not riders looking awkward and getting beaten by NL level reserves don't deserve a team place. If you want that level of performance in the side then run with a potential developer rather than a never been. Unfortunately the Glasgow tradition is prioritising the top end of the team, then whoever will fit at the bottom ! Its caught us out season after season. The last occasion we did win the league we had interchangeable reserves for most of the season but no point letting the evidence get in the way of a strong top end. Would be good if we could sign a potential developer on the premise that we would keep them for 2 seasons. The first to find their feet and the second to reap the benefits of the first rather than having to learn a new home track and not having to worry about getting the sack. Ideally Jack Thomas would have stayed this season but the travelling was significant for him. A couple of the Belle Vue NL riders caught the eye at the Cook Testimonial and would be ideal for next season but as for this one who could possibly come in on a 2 point average and score the odd point, I'm not sure. I reckon Danny Phillips might get a couple of points the next time we meet Newcastle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted April 23, 2019 The young boy Jordan Pallin has agreed to sign for scunny which is pretty strange as he is riding for Belle Vue this year you would have thought Belle Vue would have got in there first Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,358 Posted April 23, 2019 53 minutes ago, MD said: Unfortunately the Glasgow tradition is prioritising the top end of the team, then whoever will fit at the bottom ! Its caught us out season after season. The last occasion we did win the league we had interchangeable reserves for most of the season but no point letting the evidence get in the way of a strong top end. Would be good if we could sign a potential developer on the premise that we would keep them for 2 seasons. The first to find their feet and the second to reap the benefits of the first rather than having to learn a new home track and not having to worry about getting the sack. Ideally Jack Thomas would have stayed this season but the travelling was significant for him. A couple of the Belle Vue NL riders caught the eye at the Cook Testimonial and would be ideal for next season but as for this one who could possibly come in on a 2 point average and score the odd point, I'm not sure. I reckon Danny Phillips might get a couple of points the next time we meet Newcastle. If travelling is a significant factor in your Speedway career your not going far IMO. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted April 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Fromafar said: If travelling is a significant factor in your Speedway career your not going far IMO. Why would a rider pass loads of tracks when he gets the same offer from a track that's closer to his home 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tosh1218 592 Posted April 23, 2019 4 hours ago, mac101 said: The young boy Jordan Pallin has agreed to sign for scunny which is pretty strange as he is riding for Belle Vue this year you would have thought Belle Vue would have got in there first Why mention Jordan Palin to Belle Vue ,his family previously had a connection with Hull Vikings until they closed . I believe they are based in Beverley and Scunthorpe is the most local track I think and I'm sure unlike Glasgows track which has limited use .Ive seen Jordan transform from been a young lad stumbling around the track before and after meetings to now been a very accomplished young man racing competitively after league racing and amateur track days.wayne Carter does a great job behind the scenes at the EWR and he's taken Jordan and a few more under his wing using his fine knowledge . So now to the original question why is it pretty strange he and his family have picked Scunthorpe over Belle Vue ,the answer is within the first paragraph ,also Mr Vatcher at the bspa should take some credit aswell .If he keeps focussed and injury free he will be a very good speedway rider so good luck on your journey Jordan and his family in the future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted April 24, 2019 17 hours ago, mac101 said: The young boy Jordan Pallin has agreed to sign for scunny which is pretty strange as he is riding for Belle Vue this year you would have thought Belle Vue would have got in there first As Jordan Palin is only 15, he can only ride NL this year. As has been said, he lives fairly local(within an hour) & has been at the EWR some 4 or 5 years now under the tutorialage of Wane Carter so knows the ins & outs of Scunthorpe Speedway & the family. Once he turns 16(in 2020) he will be available to ride for both Scunthorpe & Belle Vue but I would, personally, let him develop for 2 years, at the least, in the NL for the Colts. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted April 28, 2019 Are there no young Scottish riders coming through? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted April 29, 2019 On 4/28/2019 at 8:25 AM, Trees said: Are there no young Scottish riders coming through? The closure of Linlthgow put the brakes on that production line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,905 Posted April 29, 2019 3 hours ago, cityrebel said: The closure of Linlthgow put the brakes on that production line. It took two or three years for the Linlithgow production line to get going, so it has to be hoped the same will become true at Duns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted April 29, 2019 1 hour ago, crescent girl said: It took two or three years for the Linlithgow production line to get going, so it has to be hoped the same will become true at Duns Is Duns completely up and running now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted April 29, 2019 (edited) Yes been closed for the winter but track has just been relaid with new shale and should be open hopefully this weekend once the bowser is up and running Edited April 29, 2019 by mac101 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted April 29, 2019 35 minutes ago, mac101 said: Yes been closed for the winter but track has just been relaid with new shale and should be open hopefully this weekend once the bowser is up and running Good, it would be nice to see some photos of the track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highroad119 101 Posted April 29, 2019 Good second half after yesterday's meeting. Some promising looking youngsters living the dream. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted April 29, 2019 (edited) If your on Facebook look for Berwick speedway training academy https://m.facebook.com/berwickspeedwaytrainingacademy/ Edited April 29, 2019 by mac101 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
